Material Meaning (PAI-0099)

Fall 2025 · PAI 0099 · Tufts University · 4 credits · Undergraduate

Designed for intermediate and advanced students interested in exploring strategies for generating ideas and investigating methods of execution with a particular focus on materials and their relationship to content. Investigate the benefits of working in series in order to examine multiple conceptual and technical processes through assigned project. Discussion of both traditional and non-conventional materials, seeking alternative processes and materials that are appropriate to individual visions. Examination of historical and contemporary practices. Students encouraged to consider the nature of their work with regard to the contemporary context. Students must have completed at least 1 SMFA painting class or have relevant experience. Non-SMFA students will receive a letter grade.

Course codes: PAI-0099, PAI 0099, PAI0099, PAI-99, PAI 99, PAI99

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